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[00:00:30] This is Optimal Health Daily. Nine things to do every Sunday for an amazing week by Mia of SheDreamsAllDay.com and I'm Dr. Neal Malik. Hey there and welcome to another bonus Sunday episode where I share an article from one of the other podcasts in our network that I think will add some value for you here. Today's post comes from Optimal Living Daily where articles covering all types of personal development and productivity hacks are read to you every day.

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[00:01:22] Sundays are wonderful for catching up with work that has been left untouched, unwinding, and binge-watching Netflix. But above all, it's a great day for planning and making sure the next week will be your best week. Here are some of the things I do every Sunday and how, by doing so, I avoid the Monday blues, feeling overwhelmed, or anxious about the week ahead. Sounds great, right? Let's get started. Number one, shift your mindset.

[00:01:49] Sundays don't need to be what they are most commonly known for, a lazy day for hangovers and meaningless binge-watching and eating. My first tip for you is to think of Sundays like the first day of the week. It really takes the edge and pressure off of Mondays. You can get a head start on your work for the week by prepping on Sundays. Prep, prep, and prep. Prepping is key. Have I said prepping enough times now? This is by far my favorite tip for avoiding the Monday blues.

[00:02:16] Do what you can on Sundays and the rest of the week won't feel as stressful. Congrats, you've just been given a whole extra 24 hours in your week. Yay! Make the most of it. Number two, meal prep. Ah, what a classic Sunday tip, right? You'll save so much time by getting all of your grocery shopping and meal prepping done on Sundays for the week ahead. I'll admit to not being the best at this, but I do my best.

[00:02:41] This is your chance to look up new and exciting recipes, make healthier choices, and bulk that fridge with delicious ready-to-go meals. Tip, write out a meal prep list of all the things you wish to indulge in the coming week before you head to the store. Also, make sure you plan for healthy snacking. By preparing most of your meals in advance, you are also saving a ton of cash. Need I say more? Number three, plan your week. Plan, plan, and then plan some more.

[00:03:09] Sundays are great for catching up with your favorite planner and getting your to-dos in order. I love the productivity planner for this, and I am head over heels about it. I actually just started using it, but it's hands down the best planner I've ever used. It's way up there, competing with my all-time favorite, Gcal. However, sometimes it's nice to get your most important tasks down on paper using a good old-fashioned pen. Plan your week down to the hour if you can. Lay down your most important to-dos and spread them out on your calendar as results, not actions.

[00:03:39] Let's say you plan to work on your blog from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on a Thursday. You wouldn't just put down, work on the blog. Write down the results you expect to get in that time frame. So, in this example, that might be, write a blog post about productivity, or email subscribers, or create productivity freebie. See what I mean? Be as specific and detailed as you can. This will really improve your productivity and make you feel more organized and structured. Don't stop there.

[00:04:06] Jot down your social activities for the week, workout times, whatever you plan on doing in the coming week. Number four, prioritize your to-do list. Your to-do list is holy, and sometimes it can feel endless. So, make sure you prioritize your to-do list in order of urgency and importance. Take off the most crucial task before you move on to the next. Constantly check off things as you do them, add new tasks, and keep it flowing. I also use the productivity planner for prioritizing my to-dos.

[00:04:36] There's really no better feeling than taking off things on your to-do list, right? Stick to one list, and avoid countless post-its all over your computer screen and workspace. Number five, aim for inbox zero. I absolutely despise a crowded inbox. I go through it every Sunday and try and get it to zero. Use these extra productive hours you've been given each Sunday and reply to emails, filter out spam, and archive emails into different folders. Tip, organize and clean up your desktop while you're at it.

[00:05:06] Number six, set goals. Do you know what Sundays are also great for? Setting goals. Stop and reflect on your life, the week that's just passed, and make sure you are moving forward towards your dreams and ultimate goals in life. We should all be taking small steps every day that are aligned with our one big goal or dream. It's actually frightening to think that so many of us never actually do anything remotely related to our goals. Really stop to think about your life, goals, and dreams every Sunday.

[00:05:36] Reflect, visualize, and take notes. Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What can you do the following week to get closer to your dreams? I have a Google Drive document open at all times with all my goals for the next five years, two years, one year, six months, three months, one month, and so on. Divide your big goal into smaller actionable goals that are time sensitive. Use your Sundays wisely and get your goals in order.

[00:06:04] Number seven, practice self-care. Don't let there ever go a Sunday without practicing some self-care and self-loving. It's so important to set aside time for yourself. It might be a warm bubble bath. Put any on, why don't you? Meditation, reading, a long walk listening to your favorite podcast, or going out with your hubby or best friend for dinner. Whatever self-care is for you, you do it every Sunday, preferably a little every day. Number eight, clean your space.

[00:06:32] You don't ever want to start off the week with a messy home, desk, apartment, and safe space. Spend 30 minutes every Sunday decluttering, vacuuming those dust bunnies, and doing the dishes. You're bound to be happier and feel more productive if your environment and space is clutter-free. You don't need to go all Monica Geller and clean every single corner of your home, but a little goes a long way. Start the week off clean, literally speaking. And number nine, unwind and relax.

[00:07:02] Last but not least, make sure to do absolutely nothing as well. Sundays are not meant to be stressful, but they are great for prepping and getting a head start on your work. Remember, it's still a day of rest, so make sure to schedule your downtime. My favorite thing to do during my downtime is to eat chocolate, alternatively something a little healthier, but come on, it's the weekend. Go for a walk, journal, or watch my all-time favorite sitcom, Friends.

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[00:09:51] Thank you to Mia. Like my brother, the host of Optimal Health Daily, always says, when you see, or hear in this case, lists like these, try not to get overwhelmed. Definitely don't try to do all of these at once because chances are none of them will stick if you do that. Instead, if one kind of stuck out to you and you thought, hey, that sounds like me or that sounds easy enough, just try that one. If you're able to keep it up for a few weeks in a row or a couple of months, try another to add on.

[00:10:21] But the important thing is taking one small step in the right direction. Don't try to take one big leap. That'll do it for today. Have a great day, great weekend if you're listening in real time. And I'll see you tomorrow where your optimal life awaits.